Bolton: Merkel exposed Germany, others ‘to risk of terrorism’

Bolton: Merkel exposed Germany, others ‘to risk of terrorism’

by WorldTribune Staff, December 21, 2016 By allowing more than one million refugees into the country, Chancellor Angela Merkel “exposed Germany, and others, to the risk of terrorism,” former U.S. ambassador to the UN John Bolton said on Dec. 20. On Dec. 19, a terrorist plowed a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing […]

Saudi twitter storm after Germany’s first female defense minister dresses as she pleased on official visit

Saudi twitter storm after Germany’s first female defense minister dresses as she pleased on official visit

by WorldTribune Staff, December 15, 2016 German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen sparked outrage in Saudi Arabia when she refused to wear traditional Muslim attire during her official visit to the kingdom. “Ok so why didn’t they arrest her? The hypocrisy and double standards,” one user posted to Twitter. Saudi authorities earlier this month […]

German state TV deemed arrest of Afghan refugee for rape, murder of student as not ‘relevant’

German state TV deemed arrest of Afghan refugee for rape, murder of student as not ‘relevant’

by WorldTribune Staff, December 6, 2016 The arrest of a 17-year-old Afghan refugee for the rape and murder of a 19-year-old student in Freiburg has enraged Germans critical of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s open-door refugee policy. The murder of medical student Maria Ladenburger also reignited criticism of the German media for their reluctance to cover the […]

Report: Migrants burned down German refugee center after it ran out of gummy bears and Nutella

Report: Migrants burned down German refugee center after it ran out of gummy bears and Nutella

by WorldTribune Staff, November 23, 2016 A group of angry migrants set fire to a refugee center in Germany because the center failed to provide them with their favorite treats. Protesters shouted: “There isn’t enough Nutella, gummy bears and chocolate” before burning down the refugee center in Dusseldorf, German newspaper Das Bild reported. The large […]

Hundreds of Turkish officers quietly seeking asylum throughout Europe

Hundreds of Turkish officers quietly seeking asylum throughout Europe

by WorldTribune Staff, November 22, 2016 A number of Turkish military officers stationed in NATO outposts have requested asylum in the wake of the failed coup attempt in July, according to NATO’s secretary-general. “Some Turkish officers working in the NATO command structure… have requested asylum in the countries where they are working,” Jens Stoltenberg said […]

One year after Germany welcomed 1.3 million migrants, town builds wall for protection

One year after Germany welcomed 1.3 million migrants, town builds wall for protection

by WorldTribune Staff, November 8, 2016 In September of last year, many media outlets were gushing over Munich’s warm reception for the first wave of Arab refugees in the German city. Headlines blared that “Cheering German crowds greet refugees” and “ Munich’s citizens welcome refugees with open arms”. Fast forward to November 2016 and Munich’s […]

Iran minister causes uproar by shaking hands with female German official

Iran minister causes uproar by shaking hands with female German official

by WorldTribune Staff, October 10, 2016 A handshake between female officials from Iran and Germany caused an uproar in Iranian media and social media because Iranians said the lesbian German official “looks like a man.” The hand contact occurred on Oct. 6 in Berlin when Iranian Vice President and head of Environmental Protection Organization Masoumeh […]

IMF: Iran economy ‘rebounded strongly’ after lifting of sanctions

IMF: Iran economy ‘rebounded strongly’ after lifting of sanctions

Special to WorldTribune.com Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Iran’s economy has “rebounded strongly” over the first half of the year, while authorities are undertaking reforms to boost growth. In a statement issued on October 3 after a visit to Iran, IMF staff said oil production and exports “rebounded […]

Nein: Iran rejects Germany’s condition that it recognize Israel

Nein: Iran rejects Germany’s condition that it recognize Israel

by WorldTribune Staff, October 2, 2016 Iran will not recognize Israel as a precondition for normalizing relations with Germany, the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 2. “Ties between Iran and Germany are based on mutual respects and interests, and no precondition would be acceptable in this regard,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi, said. […]

Report: Merkel pushes German firms to hire unqualified migrants

Report: Merkel pushes German firms to hire unqualified migrants

by WorldTribune Staff, September 16, 2016 Chancellor Angela Merkel is urging the bosses of some of Germany’s largest companies to begin hiring unqualified refugees, a report said. Merkel, in a fight for her political life over her admittance of over 1 million refugees to Germany, said on Sept. 15 that the country needed “viable solutions” […]

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